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Salaries in Estonia

The salary range of employees working in Estonia is, by default, in the range of 1,353.00 USD (low salaries, employees' actual wages may be even lower) to 3,612.00 USD (high salaries, actual salaries can be even higher).

This is the total monthly salary including bonuses. Salaries can vary significantly within individual job positions. If you are interested in salaries for a specific position, participate in the survey.
Average monthly net salary in Estonia is
80% of people earn:
1,353 - 3,612 USD
10% earn less lthan 1,353 USD
10% earns more than 3,612 USD
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Distribution of employees in Estonia into salary brackets in USD.

Average salary and range in Estonia by age in USD.

<24
 
 
Average 1,953
Median 1,845
10% 1,175
25% 1,459
75% 2,327
90% 2,863
25-34
 
 
Average 2,413
Median 2,273
10% 1,427
25% 1,782
75% 2,889
90% 3,575
35-44
 
 
Average 2,546
Median 2,382
10% 1,453
25% 1,840
75% 3,070
90% 3,848
45-54
 
 
Average 2,421
Median 2,246
10% 1,333
25% 1,712
75% 2,935
90% 3,719
55+
 
 
Average 2,178
Median 2,031
10% 1,223
25% 1,560
75% 2,634
90% 3,316

Comparison of the average salary of men and women in Estonia (USD).

Men
2,551 USD
2,223 USD
Women
In general, in Estonia, men earn 14.8% more than women.

The best paid positions in Estonia

List of the best paid positions and their average monthly salary in Estonia (USD).

1. Leasing Director Leasing
6,034.00 USD
2. IT Director Top Management
5,308.00 USD
3. Sales Director Top Management
5,140.00 USD
4. IT Architect Information Technology
5,111.00 USD
5. Head of the Legal Department Management
5,057.00 USD
6. Technical Director Top Management
4,980.00 USD
7. Dentist Medicine & Social Care
4,953.00 USD
8. Solution architect Information Technology
4,926.00 USD
9. Logistics Director Top Management
4,878.00 USD
10. Lead developer Information Technology
4,806.00 USD
11. Managing Director Top Management
4,797.00 USD
12. Chief Executive Officer Top Management
4,782.00 USD
13. Plant manager Top Management
4,668.00 USD
14. Agile Coach Information Technology
4,655.00 USD
15. Marketing Director Top Management
4,635.00 USD
16. Economic/Financial Manager Top Management
4,584.00 USD
17. Country Manager/Director Top Management
4,540.00 USD
18. IC Design Engineer Information Technology
4,533.00 USD
19. Pilot Transport, Haulage, Logistics
4,483.00 USD
20. Doctor Medicine & Social Care
4,322.00 USD

The worst paid positions in Estonia

List of the worst-paid positions and their average monthly salary in Estonia (USD)

1. Kitchen Helper Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
1,095.00 USD
2. Chambermaid Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
1,128.00 USD
3. Porter, Information Staff General labour
1,169.00 USD
4. Shop Assistant Commerce
1,177.00 USD
5. Assistant Cook Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
1,198.00 USD
6. Fabric Cutter Textile, Leather, Apparel Industry
1,209.00 USD
7. University Teaching assistant Education, Science & Research
1,218.00 USD
8. Postal Delivery Worker Transport, Haulage, Logistics
1,227.00 USD
9. Seamstress Textile, Leather, Apparel Industry
1,240.00 USD
10. Counter Clerk Transport, Haulage, Logistics
1,241.00 USD
11. Nursery School Teacher Assistant Education, Science & Research
1,242.00 USD
12. Baker Agriculture, Food Industry
1,277.00 USD
13. Tailor Textile, Leather, Apparel Industry
1,281.00 USD
14. Shelf Stacker/Merchandiser Commerce
1,285.00 USD
15. Lifeguard, Swimming Instructor Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
1,287.00 USD
16. School Caretaker Education, Science & Research
1,292.00 USD
17. Assistant Teacher Education, Science & Research
1,303.00 USD
18. Cashier Commerce
1,315.00 USD
19. Packer Production
1,348.00 USD
20. Survey Interviewer General labour
1,351.00 USD

Salaries in selected countries

Total average salary in randomly selected countries.

LatviaLatvia
2,063 USD (net)
LithuaniaLithuania
2,443 USD (net)
Bosnia and HerzegovinaBosnia and Herzegovina
1,130 USD (net)
SloveniaSlovenia
2,943 USD (gross)

The newest profiles in the salary survey

List of the latest respondents whose data are used in further salary survey calculations.

Male
Construction worker
Construction & Real Estate
Age group
Work experience:
less than a year
Region
Tartumaa
Education:
Primary education
Montly net salary
2,096 USD
Montly net salary
1,800 EUR
Anually salary
25,152 USD
Anually salary
21,600 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-08-28 05:43:27
Female
IT Product Manager
Information Technology
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Montly net salary
4,658 USD
Montly net salary
4,000 EUR
Anually salary
55,896 USD
Anually salary
48,000 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-08-27 21:23:31
Male
Solicitor, Barrister
Law & Legislation
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Montly net salary
3,959 USD
Montly net salary
3,400 EUR
Anually salary
47,508 USD
Anually salary
40,800 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-08-27 19:20:25
Male
Electrician
Electrical & Power Engineering
Age group
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
Secondary without school-leaving examination
Montly net salary
2,329 USD
Montly net salary
2,000 EUR
Anually salary
27,948 USD
Anually salary
24,000 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-08-27 18:50:30
Female
Orchestra Musician
Arts & Culture
Age group
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Montly net salary
1,863 USD
Montly net salary
1,600 EUR
Anually salary
22,356 USD
Anually salary
19,200 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-08-27 15:42:15
Male
Specialist Advisor
Public Administration, Self-governance
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Montly net salary
2,632 USD
Montly net salary
2,260 EUR
Anually salary
31,584 USD
Anually salary
27,120 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-08-27 15:37:31
Female
Economic/Financial Manager
Top Management
Age group
55+
Work experience:
over 10 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Montly net salary
8,006 USD
Montly net salary
6,875 EUR
Anually salary
96,072 USD
Anually salary
82,500 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-08-27 13:59:04
Male
Sales Representative
Commerce
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
less than a year
Region
Pärnumaa
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Montly net salary
2,444 USD
Montly net salary
2,099 EUR
Anually salary
29,328 USD
Anually salary
25,188 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-08-27 13:35:30
Male
IT/Technical Support Specialist
Information Technology
Age group
Work experience:
less than a year
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Montly net salary
2,329 USD
Montly net salary
2,000 EUR
Anually salary
27,948 USD
Anually salary
24,000 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-08-27 13:16:13
Female
Chief Accountant
Economy, Finance, Accountancy
Age group
45-54
Work experience:
over 10 years
Region
Tartumaa
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Montly net salary
2,096 USD
Montly net salary
1,800 EUR
Anually salary
25,152 USD
Anually salary
21,600 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-08-27 11:35:03
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Frequently asked Questions

Frequently asked questions and answers about the salary level in $country.

The total net average salary for job positions in the country based on Palgad.ee data in Estonia is 2,386 USD.

The best-paid positions in the country Estonia are Leasing Director, IT Director, Sales Director, IT Architect, Head of the Legal Department.

The worst-paid positions in the country Estonia are Kitchen Helper, Chambermaid, Porter, Information Staff, Shop Assistant, Assistant Cook.

When we add up the average salary of all women and the average salary of all men in the country Estonia, regardless of the work they do, women earn 12.86% less than men.

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